Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Harbor Springs, MI

Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

61.5°F
Overcast
Overcast
61.5°F
40.3°F
77%
SE 3.4 mph
3.9 mph
35.3°F
36.5°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1009 mbar
4.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Tue
H: 42°F
L: 39°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 47°F
L: 43°F
Heavy rain
Thu
H: 45°F
L: 39°F
Fog
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 37°F
Moderate rain
Sat
H: 70°F
L: 35°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.65 μg/m3
PM10: 1.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 5:34 AM
Moon Transit: 11:19 AM
Moonset: 5:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:49 AM - 1:19 PM

Minor Periods

4:48 PM - 6:18 PM
5:04 AM - 6:34 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 7:17AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:17 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:30 PM

Additional rain on top of recent heavy rainfall and snow melt has lead to flooding across much of northern Michigan. Flows in rivers will continue to increase and may reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.


Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:21PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 6:21 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

High water volumes continue across much of the Cheboygan River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water levels affecting the Cheboygan River UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Areas in Emmet and Cheboygan counties within the Cheboygan River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. This includes the Maple River, Crooked Lake, Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullet Lake, Black Lake, the Black River, and the Sturgeon River. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday, or when water recedes. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels. Additional rainfall in the order of 0.50 to 1.00 inches is expected tonight, with locally higher amounts possible. Already saturated soils will struggle to absorb this additional rainfall, which will exacerbate ongoing flooding. Water rises / flows may occur quickly from this rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 611 PM EDT, flooding and areas of high water remain across the basin. - Some locations that may experience flooding issues include... Pellston, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine, Burt Lake State Park, Topinabee, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake, Brutus, Aloha State Park, Koehler Township, Reasoners Corner, Afton, Oden, Alverno, Levering. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and potentially longer. Ice on area lakes will slow the flow of water and may prolong the timeframe of this event. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.


Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:12AM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 6:12 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

High water volumes continue across much of the Cheboygan River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water levels affecting the Cheboygan River UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Areas in Emmet and Cheboygan counties within the Cheboygan River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. This includes the Maple River, Crooked Lake, Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullet Lake, Black Lake, the Black River, and the Sturgeon River. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday, or when waters recede. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following last night's rainfall. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 608 AM EDT, several instances of high water have been reported across Emmet and Cheboygan counties following last night's rainfall. - Some locations that may experience flooding issues include... Pellston, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine, Burt Lake State Park, Topinabee, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake, Brutus, Aloha State Park, Koehler Township, Reasoners Corner, Afton, Oden, Alverno, Levering. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and potentially longer. Ice on area lakes will slow the flow of water and may prolong the timeframe of this event. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.


Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
42.1°F
38.7°F
42.3°F
84%
1.09 in
84%
0%
15.9 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.81 μg/m3
PM10: 4.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 197.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 5:34 AM
Moon Transit: 11:19 AM
Moonset: 5:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:49 AM - 1:19 PM

Minor Periods

4:48 PM - 6:18 PM
5:04 AM - 6:34 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
46.6°F
43.3°F
46.6°F
96%
0.23 in
84%
0%
4 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.51 μg/m3
PM10: 4.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 198.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 6:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:03 AM - 1:33 PM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

6:05 PM - 7:35 PM
5:23 AM - 6:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
45.3°F
39°F
43.5°F
98%
1.34 in
86%
0%
9.8 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.78 μg/m3
PM10: 3.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 205.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 6:12 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:40 AM - 3:10 AM

Minor Periods

7:24 PM - 8:54 PM
5:42 AM - 7:12 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, April 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
67.1°F
37.4°F
49.5°F
82%
0 in
0%
0%
15.4 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.01 μg/m3
PM10: 5.92 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 6:34 AM
Moon Transit: 1:46 PM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:31 AM - 4:01 AM
1:16 PM - 3:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
6:04 AM - 7:34 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
69.8°F
35.4°F
56.7°F
81%
0.34 in
82%
0%
28.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.14 μg/m3
PM10: 7.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 183.98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 7:01 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:25 AM - 4:55 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 PM - 11:43 PM
6:31 AM - 8:01 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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